Megan Shannon

Background:

PhD. University of Iowa in 2005. Fields of specialization include international relations,
conflict, international organizations, and research methodology.

Research Agenda:

Megan Shannon’s research explores how countries manage and peacefully settle disputes,
as well as the influence of international organizations on conflict and conflict management.
Her recent publications include 2010 articles in the Journal of Politics and International
Studies Quarterly. She has also published work on political methodology in the American
Journal of Political Science. She teaches classes on international organization,
international conflict, and political methodology.